After nearly a decade of dreaming and debating which 26 players should make the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup on home soil, Mauricio Pochettino has made his selections.

Global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa are among the many stars taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

By Mark Gleeson June 8 (Reuters) - Four sets of brothers will compete at the World Cup, all for different countries in a reflection of how steady migration around the world has had an impact on football.

Heavy favorites are littered across the 12 four-team groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eight of the 12 group favorites carry odds of -200 or higher, including Spain, Germany and Brazil.

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That was a shocking moment for them, even though Mexico has not yet advanced beyond the quarter-final stage of a World Cup. The last time they hosted, as the sole venue for a 24-team tournament in 1986, a penalty shootout defeat by West Germany in the last eight dashed their dreams of reaching the semis on home soil.

Argentina are among the favourites to win World Cup 2026, as the defending champions aim to retain their crown in North America. The Albiceleste swept all before them in 2022, getting their hands

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. In just over a week, the time for talking will stop, and teams will have to prove their credentials with their performances on the pitch in North America.